Heat pumps seem to be all the rage these days. But do they really work in the frigid north? How Does a Heat Pump Work? A heat pump is a device that moves heat from one place to another. It does this by circulating a refrigerant through an evaporation/condensation cycle that takes place in […]
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Geothermal energy captures the thermal energy from the Earth’s core. It is a natural energy source that produces the phenomenon of hot springs at the Earth’s surface. Geothermal heating doesn’t operate by running a pipe down to the Earth’s core. Rather, it utilizes ground source energy – that is, the energy produced when the sun […]
There’s nothing more homey and cozy than curling up in front of a crackling wood fireplace or enjoying the comfortable heat of a wood furnace. But what about the energy efficiency and cost effectiveness of wood heat? Is it a viable alternative energy source? Here’s a quick look at some things to think about […]